66th Northeast Regional Conference & Educational Workshops

“Advancing Healthcare through Innovation in Nursing Leadership,

Education, Research, and Practice.”

Northeast Region Inc., Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.

AGENDA

Tuesday April 17, 2018
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm / Registration
Wednesday April 18, 2018
8:00 am – 11:00 am / Registration
11:45 am – 12:00 pm / Pre-Conference Workshop Welcome
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm / Title: The Intersection of Lupus, Chronic Pain & Substance Abuse
Presenters: Steven Owens MD, MPH, MA and
Sherra' White PhD, M.ED, LPC, LCAS, CRC, CCS
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm / Title: Writing for Publication…the Process and Outcome
Presenter: FraterRickZoucha PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, CTN-A, FAANKappa Chapter
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm / Break
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm / Title: Challenges, Successes, and Lessons Learned
Presenter: SororsVanessa P. Fahie PhD, RN; Dolores Hanson MS,RN; Jamale Frazier-Hatcher BS,RN and Shirley Marc MS, BSN, RN
Rho Chi Chi Chapter, Inc.
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm / Title: Moving Forward Together with Chi Eta Phi: The Power of Mentorship
Presenter: Soror Yolanda M. Nelson EdD, MSNed, RN-BC
Theta Chapter
4:15 pm – 4:30 pm / Break
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm / Title: Violence Against Healthcare Workers: The Impact on Nursing Practice
Presenter: Soror Velma Henderson MS, RN, CNAA, BC
Lambda Phi Chapter
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm / Closing Remarks and Evaluations
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm / Vendor Set Up
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm / Board Meeting/ Dinner
Thursday April 19, 2018
6:00 am – 7:00 am / Fitness Activity– TBA
7:00 am – 8:30 am / Registration
8:00 am – 9:00 pm / Vendor/ Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 am – 8:30 am / First Time Attendee Orientation
8:35 am / Ribbon Cutting/Official Vendor Opening
8:45 am -9:00 am / Leadership WorkshopsWelcome
9:00 am – 10:30 am / Title: Activate, Collaborate, and Educate: Health Outreach and Programming in Your Community
Keynote Speaker: Michelle Burda, MLS
Education and Health Literacy Coordinator for the NNLM
10:30 am – 11:30 am / Title: Building Self-Esteem methods for the Adolescent Incarcerated Victim (Body, Mind and Soul)
Presenter: Soror Rose Ellington-Murray Ed.D, MA, MDiv, BSN, RN
Omicron Chapter
11:30 am – 12:30 pm / Title: Precision Health: Omics, Nursing and Underrepresented Communities
Presenter: Soror Letitia Graves MSN, RN
Kappa Chapter, Inc.
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm / President’s Lunch (Invitation Only)
Educational Workshops
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm / Title: Motivational Counseling and Hypertension Management
Presenter: Soror Saundra Hyman-Bernstein DNP, MSN/MED, CRNP,ANP-BC
Theta Chapter
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm / Title: A New Strategy for Fundraising
Presenter: Soror Sharon Christopher MSN, RN
Nu Chi Chi Chapter, Inc.
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm / Title: Alternative Teaching Methodologies that Bridge the Gap Between Theoretical Concepts and Clinical Applications
Presenters: Sorors Sandra Olanitori MS, RN and Melody Armstrong, MPA, BSN, RN, CNOR
Omega Chapter
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm / Registration
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm / Choir Rehearsal
7:45 pm – 8:15 pm / Processional Line up for Opening Ceremony
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm / Official Opening Ceremony
9:30 pm – 11:00 pm / VIP Reception
Friday April 20, 2018
6:00 am – 7:00 am / Fitness Activity – TBA
7:00 am – 8:30 am / Registration
8:00 am – 9:00 am / Vendors/Exhibits
9:00 am – 12:00 pm / Plenary I
12:45 pm – 1:15 pm / Processional Lineup for Awards Luncheon
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm / Awards Luncheon
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm / Memorial Service
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm / Voting
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm / Registration (Betas and Graduates)
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm / Beta Round Up
Saturday April 21, 2018
6:00 am – 7:00 am / Fitness Activity - TBA
8:00 am – 9:00 pm / Vendors/Exhibits
9:00 am – 12:00 pm* / Journey for Control™/Conversation Map®
A training session for Licensed healthcare professionalswho provide diabetes education (preferably in a group setting). An interactive training session for diabetic educators, or those interested in learning diabetic education strategies, which will promote positive community diabetic self-care education and management.
*Space is limited and Special Pre-Registration is required
Please email Soror Stacey Johnson for details and registration
10:00 am – 11:00 am / Beta Education Sessions I & II
Session II- Presenter: Lancelot Cameron - Understanding Personal Economic Model
11:00 am – 12:00 pm / Beta Plenary Meeting
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm / Beta Luncheon
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm / Registration
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm / Plenary II
8:00 pm – 12:00 am / Saturday Night Host Chapter (Kappa) Event:
“Keeping it Jazzy – A Pittsburgh Jazz Affair”
Sunday April 22, 2018
7:30 am – 9:00 am / Post Board Meeting
8:00 am – 11:00 am / Vendors/Exhibits
9:15 am – 11:00 am / Inspirational Breakfast